Mission Hope 5K: Rocket City Run for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Hope 5K | 5K | May 8, 20277:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Mission Hope Moonshot Dash for Kids | Kids | May 8, 20277:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Mission Hope 5K - Satellite Launch (Virtual)Virtual | 5K | May 8, 20277:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mission Hope 5K: $45 until May 7.
- Mission Hope Moonshot Dash for Kids: $20 until May 7.
Online registration closes May 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Huntsville runs 38:11, about 12:17 a mile, based on 46 races with published results. Women typically finish in 44:53 and men in 32:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:49 AM, and the Mission Hope 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 640 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 8 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 640 feet
- Included with entry
- Mission Hope I Race Patch & Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 8, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Mission Hope 5K: Rocket City Run for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805.
From the organizers
Join us on May 8, 2027, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, for the inaugural Mission Hope 5K: Rocket City Run for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research.
Mission Hope is more than a race—it's a movement to accelerate research, support children and families, and bring hope to those facing one of childhood's deadliest diseases.